<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Broke Postgrad Researcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiling STEM and satire through a postgrad lens.]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #13: Learning is Fun.... at least its mechanics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello there, dear readers! It’s been a significant four-month break since our last deep dive into the fascinating world of science. I’m...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/science-delight-13-learning-is-fun-at-least-its-mechanics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874e99749b18336a604719a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_d6313178c2ef420db2297df56421cd5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles #13: Back From Research Grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a four-month break, I’m back to share the highs and lows of postgrad life in my ongoing "Postgrad Chronicles" series. Life got...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/postgrad-chronicles-13-back-from-research-grind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874b4f949b18336a603e89c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_5b18bbf1f4a24872897c02162945e2a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #12: I Needed a Break, So Here’s a Python Intro for Science Nerds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humorous illustration depicting programming languages as characters in a lineup outside a MATLAB-themed room, highlighting Python's...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/science-delight-12-i-needed-a-break-so-here-s-a-python-intro-for-science-nerds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e64bc289f652c76e8ecf9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Science Delight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_5b1062c94807426d86d5443e88902365~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles #12: A Conversation About Job Security ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings, and welcome to another entry in my postgraduate chronicles. I acknowledge my absence over the past several weeks, but given...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/postgrad-chronicles-12-a-conversation-about-job-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e63c3df96b48cc2d1670ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/599cfc36e9e64341811ef890e64f1c32.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #11: Signal Filters, a mainstay of data analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data visualization dashboard displaying various signal trends Stuck in Data? Let’s Talk Filters! Alright, this week’s post isn’t about...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/science-delight-11-signal-filters-a-mainstay-of-data-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d50197bb92761a8e8fc4bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Science Delight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_1c0be61dacb14d40b62b6fe13e6b6909~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles #11: Publication Journey, the Anxiety of Manuscript Submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The path to publishing a research paper can feel like walking through a maze. As a first-generation postgraduate student, this journey is...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/postgrad-chronicles-11-publication-journey-the-anxiety-of-manuscript-submission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d4faedbb92761a8e8fb377</guid><category><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_ea6b38bff3884bbf9816a8258ed35064~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Being Overwhelmed By Success Hindered My Commitment to Blogging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life can be unpredictable, especially when you are balancing various commitments. 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Nothing quite...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/postgrad-chronicles-10-catching-up-with-old-friends-in-the-working-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c2eeeeaa65c61732b1887b</guid><category><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_01bf69e3195f40bd9ac1b27be1c9ebda~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #10: Newton vs Leibniz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newton vs Leibniz The development of calculus marks one of the greatest intellectual achievements in history, yet it also sparked one of...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/science-delight-10-newton-vs-leibniz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c2f43d40b0d8f2ff6fc2a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Science Delight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_b436a99f8d4b416cbcd39ef101389002~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #9: How Does Crowding Affect Diffusion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in chaotic crowds, people unconsciously synchronize their steps, an everyday example of emergent order in complex systems. 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Last...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/postgrad-chronicles-9-the-surprising-impact-of-research-breaks-on-gaining-clarity-in-data-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67baaa64efd67e3d7e34c615</guid><category><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:25:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_c4df366971f14d5bb4d8e0b7fa404445~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science Delight #8: Sci-Fi research?  My firsthand experience with 'research' for novel writing.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a writer, exploring the exciting world of science can feel both thrilling and overwhelming. However, diving into these subjects often...]]></description><link>https://abrokepostgradrese.wixsite.com/broke-postgrad-resea/post/science-delight-8-sci-fi-research-my-firsthand-experience-with-research-for-novel-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67aff8bc4d05dd00b24011ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Science Delight]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cac545_f16af8dd53944d15b6869dffbfeb8fab~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>abrokepostgradrese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgrad Chronicles #8: Getting Destroyed by My First Seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being nervous as hell during this period... Starting postgraduate studies is a mix of excitement and anxiety. 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